Summary: The RF Network Technician is responsible for designing, deploying and supporting network infrastructure. The responsibilities and day-to-day tasks can vary significantly may include interfacing with both internal and external clientele. As part of the IT Operations team, the RF Network Technician may be called upon to assist with issues that are not strictly network related. The RF Network Technician is responsible for the entire network infrastructure, including both Internal and customer facing networks (ISP).
Essential Functions: Tasks that must be performed by the person in this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- The RF Network Technician will work directly with team members from IT as well as different functional areas throughout the organization
- Network infrastructure planning – including designing and deploying network solutions for variety of use-cases, address management and subnetting
- Administration of all Network gear – including Cisco ASR Routers, Cisco Catalyst Switches, HP Procurve switches, Dell Force10 and others
- Experience in designing Highly Available networks
- Strong VLAN Management Knowledge and Experience (Layer 2 and 3)
- PPPoE Administration Experience a plus
- BGP Experience
- Knowledge and experience of general application protocols such as DNS, SNMP, SSH, FTP, etc.
- Experience with virtualized networking technologies and related storage networking protocols
- Network monitoring and response
- Strong analytic support skills
- Configuration management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work independently or as a team player. Most projects will involve collaboration and working with other staff from the IT Operations team. Communication and willing to work as part of a team is essential.
- Must be self-motivated, energetic, and have passion for technology
- Ability to drive to sites within the Northwest region
- Participation in an on call rotation is required, as well as off-hours and weekend work as needed
- Experience with SolarWinds a plus.
- VoIP Experience a plus
- Proficiency with MS Windows administration (AD, Exchange, etc.) a plus
- Must be able to travel, this may be local, daily travel or overnight travel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent technical certifications and training
- Availability to work off-hours and on-call production support.
- 4+ Years of Network Administration Experience
- CCNA or equivalent experience preferred